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How to get fromSt. Louis to Western Illinois Universityby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Western Illinois University by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    6h 50m
    $94–183

  2. Drive 149.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Western Illinois Universitycar car 149.2 mi
    3h 28m
    $28–40

  3. Train, bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    7h 5m
    $91–188

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    9h 12m
    $78–149

St. Louis to Western Illinois University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Western Illinois University, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Western Illinois University. However, you can take the train to Springfield, walk to Springfield, take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Macomb Station, then walk to Western Illinois University. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Western Illinois University via Bloomington-Normal, Bloomington-Normal, Galesburg, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Macomb Station in around 7h 5m.

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